Enclosure Designer

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Som)

The Role

Overview

Develop building enclosure designs, specs, models, and analysis for projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • concept design
  • enclosure design
  • material research
  • specification prep
  • 3d modeling
  • presentation docs

Tasks

-Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas. -Contributes to the development of the technical building enclosure portion of a project with regular supervision by Project Leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level. -Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the enclosure design of a project -Performs material and building enclosure research and analysis, and participates in the coordination and preparation of project specifications for building enclosure systems. -Produces and coordinates building enclosure presentation content and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, specifications and performance analysis.

Requirements

  • leed
  • 2+ years
  • google workspace
  • revit
  • autocad
  • architecture degree

What You Bring

-Professional licensure process is in progress; LEED accreditation preferred. -Minimum 2 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. -Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from Project Leadership. Shares knowledge with less experienced staff. -Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means. -Proficiency in Google Workspace. -Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building enclosure materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques. Is able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies. Effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases. -Strong verbal and written communication skills. -Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field. -Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.

The Company

About Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Som)

-has been at the forefront of architecture, urban planning, and engineering. -known for cutting-edge designs, innovative use of materials, and sustainable building techniques. -designed some of the world’s tallest and most iconic buildings, including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. -projects span across a range of sectors, including commercial, residential, and institutional buildings, as well as urban infrastructure. -a pioneer in integrated design, combining architecture, engineering, and urban planning to create transformative spaces. -global reach extends to major cities across the world, with offices in Chicago, New York, London, Hong Kong, and more. -notable projects include the Willis Tower in Chicago, the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, and the 7 World Trade Center in New York. -continues to push the boundaries of design, balancing aesthetic beauty with functionality and environmental responsibility.

Sector Specialisms

Adaptive Reuse

Airports

Civic + Government

Commercial

Cultural

Facade Design

Graphics + Brand

Transportation

Education

Healthcare

Hospitality

Residential

Mixed-use

Science

Open Space

Workplace

Sustainable Design

Urban Planning

Engineering

Architecture

Interior Design